My review:
I couldn't put this one down. The characters and setting were inviting and exotic, without being painfully grandiose. Lucy's initial meek reserve seemed to provide the perfect balance to her mother and grandmother's excesses, while her growth in confidence through the course of the book made the climax all the more fulfilling.
Events occurring across various time frames are cleverly knit together to tell a story full of twists and turns. Being so enthusiastic to discover the truth of this family's past, it was easy to over look the slightly cliche elements pivotal to the plot.
Tina has shown the powerful interplay between the life experiences of three generations of women, shining a light on their humanity and the importance God's grace and forgiveness in the midst of it. I love the richness of "Ruby Among Us" and recommend it to anyone looking for something unique to read.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tina Ann Forkner writes contemporary fiction that challenges and inspires. Originally from Oklahoma, she graduated with honors in English from CSU Sacramento before ultimately settling in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming where she now resides with her husband and their three children. Tina serves on the Laramie County Library Foundation Board of Directors and enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors with her family, and works as a full-time writer.ABOUT THE BOOK
Sometimes, the key that unlocks your future lies in someone else’s past...In Ruby Among Us, Lucy DiCamillo is safely surrounded by her books, music, and art─but none of these reclusive comforts or even the protective efforts of her grandmother, Kitty can shield her from the memory of the mother she can no longer remember. Lucy senses her grandmother holds the key, but Kitty seems as eager to hide from the past as Lucy is eager to find it.
From the streets of San Francisco and Sacramento, to the lush vineyards of the Sonoma Valley, Lucy follows the thread of memory in search for a heritage that seems long-buried with her mother, Ruby.
What she finds is enigmatic and stirring in this redemptive tale about the power of faith and mother-daughter love.
“What an incredible story. As both mothers and daughters, Ruby Among Us struck a special cord in each of the four of us. Tina writes in a way that makes us feel like we’re there; from the first line, we were captivated and drawn into an intricate weaving of the precious and fragile relationships that define us.”
~Point of Grace~
“Reading is a passion of mine, and when I find myself identifying with the characters, anxious to get to the next page to find answers to my questions, I know I’m into a good book! The daughter-mother-grandmother theme in Ruby Among Us pulled me in. Wonderful story-telling.”
~Jordin Sparks~, 2007 winner of American Idol
“Highly recommended. If you’re a mother or daughter, you’re going to love Ruby Among Us. Forkner does an extraordinary job…. I look forward to more from this author.”
~Ane Mulligan~, Novel Journey
“Don’t miss this one! Tina Ann Forkner is a strong new voice in fiction and Ruby Among Us is an amazing story of trials, regrets, and, ultimately, redemption. Lucy and her family history in the historic wine country of Sonoma bring to life the Scriptures about the Vine and His branches.”
~Kristin Billerbeck~, author of The Trophy Wives Club
If you would like to read the first chapter go HERE.
1 people's thoughts:
lolol. guess what? i could SO NOT get into this book!!! i didn't blog that on my review though because it's quite possible it could be entirely me fact at the moment and i wanted to make sure the author got given that benefit of doubt!!!
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